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Sho Nuff · 12-23-2003, 02:22 PM

The human brain has the potential to actively process so much information but the majority of us of intellectual bums. We are so mentally lazy that our brains rapidly fall into disrepair. It is because everything is spoon-fed to us. Our media is so infantile that we often know the result of a movie before its even halfway over. Our sitcoms are the same shows over and over again often with the same punch lines. Even our jobs are often designed to be as routine as possible. There are standard operating procedures whenever possible. Very little original thought or detailed attention is required on a daily basis. We spend the VAST majority of our lives “going through the motions.” Most of us even read passively. Instead of pausing in the middle of reading to digest what we have read or mentally play with the story line and consider alternate developments or analyzing the writing style of the author we just allow ourselves to be lead, entertained or inundated with the authors interpretation of information or just his/her opinion. Even in intellectual conversation such as those on TFP most of just regurgitate the same opinions that we’ve held previously without even stopping to fully consider the point of others. I am guilty of all of these things. Most of our "knowledge" is reduced to the mindless repetition of what others have told us or what we decided long ago when we had less information or access to information. It is because we have allowed our brains to be so dummied down that we are so easily influenced by media.

The solution is to train ourselves to have a warriors mind. Pay attention to everything and maintain a constant focus. Next time you pump gas, analyze every motion. Cut down all unnecessary motions and make the process as fluid as possible. Pay attention to the mundane details in everything. When you are walking, remain completely aware of your body posture and notice everything that happens around you. Train your brain to constantly process every bit of information you encounter. Teach yourself to be sharp and analytical. Use your brain as much as possible. Seek perfection and focus in everything you do. Act, don’t react. Don’t go through the motions. Don't allow society to dummy you down and make you a good little consumer citizen.

12-23-2003, 02:22 PM	#147 (permalink)
Sho Nuff Addict Location: Harlem	The human brain has the potential to actively process so much information but the majority of us of intellectual bums. We are so mentally lazy that our brains rapidly fall into disrepair. It is because everything is spoon-fed to us. Our media is so infantile that we often know the result of a movie before its even halfway over. Our sitcoms are the same shows over and over again often with the same punch lines. Even our jobs are often designed to be as routine as possible. There are standard operating procedures whenever possible. Very little original thought or detailed attention is required on a daily basis. We spend the VAST majority of our lives “going through the motions.” Most of us even read passively. Instead of pausing in the middle of reading to digest what we have read or mentally play with the story line and consider alternate developments or analyzing the writing style of the author we just allow ourselves to be lead, entertained or inundated with the authors interpretation of information or just his/her opinion. Even in intellectual conversation such as those on TFP most of just regurgitate the same opinions that we’ve held previously without even stopping to fully consider the point of others. I am guilty of all of these things. Most of our "knowledge" is reduced to the mindless repetition of what others have told us or what we decided long ago when we had less information or access to information. It is because we have allowed our brains to be so dummied down that we are so easily influenced by media. The solution is to train ourselves to have a warriors mind. Pay attention to everything and maintain a constant focus. Next time you pump gas, analyze every motion. Cut down all unnecessary motions and make the process as fluid as possible. Pay attention to the mundane details in everything. When you are walking, remain completely aware of your body posture and notice everything that happens around you. Train your brain to constantly process every bit of information you encounter. Teach yourself to be sharp and analytical. Use your brain as much as possible. Seek perfection and focus in everything you do. Act, don’t react. Don’t go through the motions. Don't allow society to dummy you down and make you a good little consumer citizen. __________________ I know Nietzsche doesnt rhyme with peachy, but you sound like a pretentious prick when you correct me.